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By Claire Cloutier, special to Figure Skaters Online Header photo by Robin Ritoss Claire Cloutier, of A Divine Sport blog and a special contributor for Figure Skaters Online, talked with 2017 U.S. silver medalists Marissa Castelli and Mervin Tran about their challenges…

By Leah Adams, owner of Figure Skaters Online Photos by Leah Adams Earlier this year, 2015 U.S. bronze medalist Josh Farris announced his intention to return to competitive skating. He reluctantly had announced his retirement from the sport last summer after suffering a…

By Johanna Bear, staff writer Header image by Darial Sneed Skating, in the words of Ice Theatre of New York Founder and Artistic Director Moira North, “kind of satisfies the Peter Pan in you, wanting to fly.” While skaters and fans can…

By Gina Capellazzi Header photo by Robin Ritoss With the Olympics eight months away, skaters are working hard this off-season to do whatever it takes to be part of the 2018 Olympic team. Mirai Nagasu knows what that is like. In 2010,…

By Gina Capellazzi, website administrator Header photo by Amber Glenn A new season means a clean slate for skaters. All the obstacles and hardships endured during the past season are put in the past and all skaters get a chance to re-write their…

By Gina Capellazzi, website administrator Header photo by Darlene Cain During the off-season, many junior-level skaters consider moving up to senior level, especially after having a successful season. That is especially true for 2017 U.S. junior champion Alex Krasnozhon. Figure Skaters Online…

By Gina Capellazzi, website administrator Top photos courtesy of Brooklee Han (left) and Aimee Buchanan (right) While the majority of Peter and Darlene Cain’s skaters represent the U.S., there are two skaters that they coach who represent different countries. Figure Skaters Online recently caught…

By Gina Capellazzi, web administrator Header photo courtesy of Ashley Cain During the off-season, many skaters choose to seek out other training facilities and coaching environments. This spring, coaches Peter and Darlene Cain welcomed new skaters to their elite group at the…

By Gina Capellazzi, website administrator Top photo courtesy of Ashley Cain The end of the competitive season begins the start of the off-season. If you were thinking that means relaxation for the skaters, think again. Many are opting to forgo vacations and time…

By Gina Capellazzi, website administrator For more than 30 years, Stars on Ice has been dazzling and entertaining crowds throughout the U.S., with such names as Scott Hamilton, Kristi Yamaguchi, Ekaterina Gordeeva, Kurt Browning and more. This year is no different as…

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